Canon 550D vs Sony A550
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Canon 550D vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 530g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
- Older Model is Canon 500D
- Renewed by Canon 600D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released December 2009
- Older Model is Sony A100
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Here is a extended assessment of the Canon 550D versus Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 550D was launched 4 months later than the A550 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 550D grades versus the A550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 550D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 550D over the Sony A550
| 550D | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Canon 550D
| A550 | 550D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon 550D and Sony A550
| 550D | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2010 |  | December 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon 550D vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D has physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 550D compared to the A550.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 550D and A550 is 70 and 63 respectively.
Canon 550D vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550D and A550.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 550D to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.
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Canon 550D vs Sony A550 Specifications
| Canon EOS 550D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS 550D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
| Also referred to as | EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4 | - |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-04-01 | 2009-12-09 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color liquid-crystal LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 530 grams (1.17 pounds) | 632 grams (1.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 66 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 21.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 807 | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 photographs | 480 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E8 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $599 | $749 |
